New Year’s Eve Dinner 2010
Our sold out New Year’s Eve dinner last night was so much fun. Chef Michael and Chef Zeph experimented with new flavors and received rave reviews from the guests. For all of you who missed it, we have posted the menu and pictures of each course. Happy New Year! We are looking forward to making new […]
Our 2011 Gift to Our Guests
For 2011, as a gift to our guests we have added a new amenity. Our guests now have complimentary access to our local YMCA! The Penobscot YMCA is a state of the art facility that offers all of the following: 8-Lane 25-Yard Swimming Pool Warm Therapy Pool Therapeutic Sauna Sauna State-of-the-art wellness studio and fitness […]
Egg Nog Latte
We recently decided we needed a hot, holiday drink to offer our guests this weekend. One of our innkeepers suggested an Egg Nog Latte. Nothing says Christmas like egg nog! All of you who make cappuccino at home can try this delicious drink too. In place of milk, just add hot eggnog. We offer an […]
Gourmet Specialties on a Budget
Going out to eat can sometimes take as much, if not more, effort than sitting down for a home-cooked meal. Hiring a babysitter, getting a reservation, deciding what to wear, making the reservation, and then mentally ticking off all those dollar signs (bottle of wine, check, appetizer, check, salad, check, main course, check, dessert, check, […]
Our Family Has Grown
Our family has grown! Michael and I are the proud parents of Monet & VanGogh. Our two little Himalayan babies were born in late September and are making us laugh every day. (As you can see they are already using the computer and watching Oprah!) For those of you who are allergic to anything furry, […]
Hartstone Gingerbread Men
Mary, our culinary intern from Peru decided that we needed to add some holiday cheer to our afternoon cookie selection. With that in mind, she set out to bake some gingerbread men this afternoon with a Hart(HEART)stone theme. They turned out so cute that the chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies are green with envy. What are you baking this holiday […]
Learning to Make Chocolates in Maine
Last weekend we had Kate from Black Dinah Chocolatiers at the Inn to teach attendees how to make chocolates in Maine! This Holiday Chocolate Making class was very popular. Participants received hands on instruction on the basic skills necessary for artisanal chocolate making. Kate guided participants through tempering chocolate, flavoring and mixing ganache, dipping truffles, […]
Thai Dinner
Throughout the winter and early spring we offer specialty five course dinners here at the Inn. Themed menu topics include “Dinner in Tuscany”, Haute Chinese, German, “An Evening in Spain” and “Dinner in the Greek Isles” just to name a few. Last Sunday night was Thai Dinner. Dinner guests enjoyed Fresh Maine Lobster Spring Rolls with a Sweet […]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…
It is officially Christmas time here at the Inn. We are decorated from head to toe! We encourage those of you have not visited us during the Christmas season to do so. It is a magical time of year here in Camden. Don’t forget, Hartstone Inn GIFT CERTIFICATES are a thoughtful way to say “Happy Holidays” […]
Holiday Chocolate Making
This weekend we welcome back Kate Shaffer of Black Dinah Chocolatiers to teach guests how to make gorgeous artisanal chocolates for everyone on their lists. Kate will guide participants through tempering chocolate, flavoring and mixing ganache, dipping truffles, and a few fun decorating techniques. We have a feeling this is going to be a very […]